Events
Hawkeye CE Forum
Friday, October 16 to Saturday, October 17, 2026 (all day)
The Hawkeye CE Forum, taking place October 16–17, is a new flagship continuing education weekend bringing together dentists, dental team members, faculty, and students for expert-led sessions, hands-on learning, and networking opportunities. Attendees can choose from multiple tracks designed to provide practical, evidence-based skills that can be applied directly in clinical practice.
Hawkeye CE Forum
Saturday, October 17, 2026 (all day)
The Hawkeye CE Forum, taking place October 16–17, is a new flagship continuing education weekend bringing together dentists, dental team members, faculty, and students for expert-led sessions, hands-on learning, and networking opportunities. Attendees can choose from multiple tracks designed to provide practical, evidence-based skills that can be applied directly in clinical practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - October 30, 2026 | 11:00am - 12:30pm
Friday, October 30, 2026 11:00am to 12:30pm
This course qualifies the enrollee a certification by the American Heart Association for Basic Life Support (BLS), upon successful demonstration and exam and the cost is $80 (College of Dentistry staff) or $90 (general public).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification - October 30, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:30pm
Friday, October 30, 2026 1:00pm to 2:30pm
This course qualifies the enrollee a certification by the American Heart Association for Basic Life Support (BLS), upon successful demonstration and exam and the cost is $80 (College of Dentistry staff) or $90 (general public).
News
Li joins Department of Periodontics faculty
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Dr. Joyce Li joined the College of Dentistry August 26 following postgraduate training at UCLA.
New major NIH award supports innovative approach to rebuilding jawbone damaged by gum disease
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
With a new National Institutes of Health R01 award, Hongli Sun is leading research to develop a new strategy for repairing jawbone damaged by periodontal disease. The project seeks to help the body not only stop disease progression but also regenerate the tissues that have been lost.
Smiles for Seniors expands access to dental care for older adults
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Smiles for Seniors brings University of Iowa dental students, faculty, and community partners together to provide free dental care for older adults while giving students meaningful hands-on experience.
New Gerber Foundation Award Will Test Home-Based Strategy to Prevent Early Childhood Tooth Decay
Thursday, August 6, 2026
With support from the Gerber Foundation, Jeff Banas and Mike Kanellis are leading a study to evaluate a simple, home-based approach that could help prevent tooth decay among children at highest risk for disease.
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